Clever Titles Confuse Computers (and Cost You Sales) – by Richard Hoy
Using cute or “creative” wording in your book’s title can easily cause your book to become “invisible” to search engines.
“Can you write about real people without their permission?”
Can someone write about you in a book about their life without your permission? And can they write about you if you’re dead?
EXTREME AUTHOR WARNING! My Experience with Crestwood Publications / crestwoodpublications.com – by Chef Monika Jensen
She paid $8,103, applied for a refund by mail under their “money back guarantee,” and her package was returned as undeliverable.
WritersWeekly Trivia Question for 07/03/2026
In Episode 47: WritersWeekly’s Super Cheesy, Weird & Fun Book & Author Trivia Game, what do the contestants’ buzzers sound like? BONUS QUESTION: Who won the trivia contest? Whoever answers both questions correctly first wins a FREE “AT YOUR SERVICE” BOOK PUBLISHING PACKAGE FROM BOOKLOCKER! ***Please answer the trivia question using our contact form HERE. […]
12 Paying Travel Markets for Writers – by Karoki Githure
It’s about time your passion for travel and your writing skills gave you a reliable source of freelance income!
The Book Wasn’t the Product. The Community Was. – by Gary Sturgis
Ironically, the less I focused on selling books, the more books I sold!
My “Tornado” Home Video Was So Scary That Strangers Accused ME of Using AI!!!
Watch the INSANE video!
NEVER Pay to Have Your Book Displayed at a Book Fair or Festival! EVER!!
Authors spend WAY too much money for “zero measurable sales or marketing impact!”
Did Celebrity Author James Patterson REALLY Just Email THIS Author???
He provided a link to his Amazon page, and even mentioned his series. But, there was just SOMETHING about that email…
EPISODE 46: How to Earn Thousands Per Month in Book Royalties – PART 2 of 2
In PART 2, international bestselling BookLocker.com author, Gary Sturgis, shares more of his book marketing secrets!